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tassel
[tas-uhl]
noun
a pendent ornament consisting commonly of a bunch of threads, small cords, or other strands hanging from a roundish knob or head, used on clothing, in jewelry, on curtains, etc.
something resembling this, as the inflorescence of certain plants, especially that at the summit of a stalk of corn.
verb (used with object)
to furnish or adorn with tassels.
to form into a tassel or tassels.
to remove the tassel from (growing corn) in order to improve the crop.
verb (used without object)
(of corn) to put forth tassels (often followed byout ).
tassel
/ Ė³ŁĆ¦²õɱō /
noun
a tuft of loose threads secured by a knot or ornamental knob, used to decorate soft furnishings, clothes, etc
anything resembling this tuft, esp the tuft of stamens at the tip of a maize inflorescence
verb
(tr) to adorn with a tassel or tassels
(intr) (of maize) to produce stamens in a tuft
(tr) to remove the tassels from
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- tasseler noun
- tasselly adjective
- detassel verb (used with object)
- untasseled adjective
- untasselled adjective
- Ė³Ł²¹²õ²õ±š±ō±ō²ā adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of tassel1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of tassel1
Example Sentences
BeyoncƩ's rodeo rumbled into London, bringing with it every country clichƩ you could think of - cowboy hats, horseshoes, tassels and even a gold mechanical bull.
A penny loafer with subtle studs and detachable tassels?
The Sultan this morning/afternoon is in full military regalia, a green jacket with tassels thrown over the shoulder and a military cap, his usual outfit for hosting.
The show was described by many as dramatic - with dresses that more closely resembled lampshades, complete with delightful feathers, tassels and tulle.
Tutus, frills and tassels were all spotted on the runway - with Stella McCartney stealing the show with her asymmetric dresses in soft fabrics.
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